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| Foreign nationals arrested while using drugs at a bar await questioning at Mokpo Coast Guard building in Mokpo, Friday. Yonhap |
By Bahk Eun-ji
Over 30 foreign nationals have been arrested in the southwestern port of Mokpo for using methamphetamine during a drug-fueled party at a bar, according to local police, Friday.
The Mokpo Coast Guard said it raided the pub exclusively for foreigners at 2 a.m., Wednesday, and apprehend 34 foreign nationals ― 24 men and 10 women. It has sought arrest warrants for eight including a 29-year-old Vietnamese national for dealing in narcotics.
The police deployed a special unit to seize a key suspect allegedly known to be the mastermind of a drug ring in South Jeolla Province. A considerable amount of methamphetamines were found during the raid.
The suspects were found to have used both methamphetamine and cannabis which were being sold at the bar.
A CCTV was installed at the entrance of the pub to monitor visitors.
The police said they plan to track down more suppliers and dealers allegedly related to the case.
